March 2025

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Tango Masterpieces by Piazzolla: Insightful Interpretation by Binelli and Isaac with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal

Composer: Astor Piazzolla Works: Tangazo, Adiós Nonino, Milonga del ángel, Double Concerto for bandoneon and guitar, Oblivion,…

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Chamber Works by Louis Vierne: Insightful Interpretation by Athenaeum Enesco String Quartet and Gabriel Tacchino

Composer: Louis Vierne Works: Quintet for Piano and Strings, Op. 42; String Quartet, Op. 12 Performers: Athenaeum…

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Verdi Masterworks: Captivating Interpretations by Plácido Domingo with Various Orchestras

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi Works: La Traviata, Aida, Don Carlos, Un Ballo in Maschera, Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, La…

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La Belle Hélène by Offenbach: Captivating Performance by Dame Felicity Lott and Ensemble

Composer: Jacques Offenbach Works: La Belle Hélène Performers: Dame Felicity Lott (Hélène), Yann Beuron (Paris), Michel Sénéchal…

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Songs by Vaughan Williams: Interpretation by Anthony Rolfe Johnson and David Willison

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: The House of Life, Songs of Travel Performers: Anthony Rolfe Johnson (tenor),…

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Choral and Orchestral Works by Vaughan Williams: Interpretations by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Soloists

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: Toward the Unknown Region, Dona nobis pacem, Fantasia (quasi variazione) on the…

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Boris Godounov by Moussorgsky: Live Recording by the Royal Opera House with Feodor Chaliapin

Composer: Modest Moussorgsky Works: Boris Godounov (Rimsky edition) Prologue, Scenes from Acts 2 and 3, Act 4…

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English Art Songs by Vaughan Williams: Vibrant Interpretation by Thompson, Varcoe, Burnside, and the Delmé String Quartet

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams Works: On Wenlock Edge, Ludlow and Teme, The Western Playland Performers: Adrian Thompson…

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Orchestral Works by Vaughan Williams and Elgar: Captivating Interpretations by David Nolan and Vernon Handley

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edward Elgar Works: 1) The Lark Ascending, 2) Fantasia on Greensleeves (arr. Greaves),…

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Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart: A Captivating Performance by an Esteemed Cast

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Le Nozze di Figaro Performers: Ezio Pinza (Figaro, bass-baritone), Bidú Sayão (Susanna,…

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Works by John Williams: Captivating Interpretation by Gil Shaham and the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Composer: John Williams Works: Treesong (2000), Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (1974-76, rev. 1998), Three Pieces from…

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String Quartets by Tchaikovsky: Insightful Interpretation by St Lawrence String Quartet

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Works: String Quartet No. 1 in D major, Opus 11; String Quartet No….

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Orchestral Innovations by Stokowski: A Captivating Recording with Symphony Orchestra from 1947

Composer: Leopold Stokowski Works: Tchaikovsky: The Sleeping Beauty; Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela; Liszt: Les Préludes (Symphonic…

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The Golden Legend by Arthur Sullivan: A Radiant Performance by Janice Watson and New London Symphony Orchestra

Composer: Arthur Sullivan Works: The Golden Legend Performers: Janice Watson (soprano), Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano), Mark Wilde (tenor),…

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Piano Sonatas by Mozart: Insightful Interpretation by Brendel

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas in F, K.332; B flat, K.333; C minor, K.457; Adagio…

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Complete Piano Sonatas by Mozart: Insightful Interpretation by Klára Würtz

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Piano Sonatas K279, K280, K281, K282, K283, K284, K309, K310, K311, K330,…

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Ariadne auf Naxos by Strauss: A Captivating Interpretation by Voigt, Dessay, and von Otter

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ariadne auf Naxos Performers: Deborah Voigt (soprano, Ariadne/Primadonna), Anne Sofie von Otter (mezzo,…

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Opera by Smetana: Captivating Interpretation by National Opera Company of Prague

Composer: Bedrich Smetana Works: The Bartered Bride Performers: Kružina (Jan Konstantin), Ludmila (Marie Pixová), Marenka (Ada Nordenová),…

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Symphonic Poems by Richard Strauss: Historic Interpretations by Concertgebouw Orchestra under Willem Mengelberg

Composer: Richard Strauss Works: Ein Heldenleben, Tod und Verklarung Performers: Concertgebouw Orchestra, Willem Mengelberg, conductor Recording: Concertgebouw,…

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Chamber Works by Nikos Skalkottas: Interpretation by New Hellenic Quartet and Ensemble

Composer: Nikos Skalkottas Works: String Quartet No.1 (1928), Zehn Stücke für Streichquartett (1940), Octet (1934), String Trio…

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Symphonies by Mozart: Dynamic Interpretation by Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields with Iona Brown

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Symphony No. 33 in B flat major, K319; Symphony No. 35 in…

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Chamber Works by Elie Siegmeister: Engaging Interpretations by American Chamber Ensemble and Collaborators

Composer: Elie Siegmeister Works: Prelude, Blues and Finale (1984); City Songs (1977); Theme and Variations for solo…

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Songs by Mozart: Evocative Interpretation by Anna Prohaska and Ensemble

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Works: Ridente la calma, K. 152; Oiseaux, si tous les ans, K. 307;…

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Complete Symphonies by Sibelius: Comprehensive Interpretations by Helsinki Philharmonic and Bournemouth Symphony

Composer: Jean Sibelius Works: Complete Symphonies and Selected Miscellaneous Works Performers: Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra,…